I want to start building our portfolio and would love some experienced help with direction.Over the past ten years, it seems like I've had numerous deals/ideas that just didn't come to fruition and I'm just feeling a bit defeated. 

Hey BiggerPockets community, Im a beginner wholesale real estate agent based in North Carolina, and I'm excited to dive into this game!

I'd consider having a conversation with a local agent to see how the pre-fab vs self built will affect your property value.

I have people in my organization who have experienced the same mis treatment.

We are working on more resources to help new and experienced hosts here at BiggerPockets.

Being a licensed agent in New York gives you a great advantage in finding and evaluating deals.

If you want to be completely anonymous, you can use a Registered Agent.

As an agent I often times refer to emotional appeal as a large factor on what drives purchase price. 

I haven't gotten serious yet and don't have a local agent, but I have been window shopping and may reach out.Hi @James Bing, yes I manage my own properties by leveraging technology & local relationships to automate the self managing process.

Low and behold, now they want us to put down another $40,000; the seller wants another $5,000 added to EM and seller's agent wants their commission of $4,000.Do the math: 190,000 + 15,000 + 25,000 + 4,000 + 4,000 (our agent) + 40,000 = $278,000 for a fixer upper.